Is it time for the winter
to spring "transitional" wardrobe yet? Please, can it come
out to play?
Our Shopping Day was
freezing at mid-morning, literally at 32 degrees. The Huz and I
dressed in our customary layers to make the considerable schlep to
the Big City. Scarves and sweaters, t-shirt and camisole
(respectively) scarves, boots, socks and gloves. By the time we got
into town, the weather had warmed at least 20 degrees. There were
girls in bare legs and summer dresses, I swear to you.
More than one. I was
uncomfortable and sweaty, but these young women had goosebumps on
every exposed limb. However, I watched them with more than a little
empathy, because in them I recognized my sister Uber-Optimists. If I
had known that the temperature was going to climb, I would have dug
out a dress or filmy top that I hadn't seen since late last summer,
just like they did. It's a kind of magical thinking ... that if you
bring out your spring wardrobe, the weather will cooperate.
Of course, we know it
won't. But it's the time of year (at least here) when cold mornings
turn into balmy afternoons with happily increasing frequency. By the
same token, it can still get uncomfortably cold uncomfortably
quickly! Our springs here last for a precious few minutes, moving
directly into triple-digit heat that lasts until fall is well
underway. Accordingly, our spring is highly valued.
So, since it's much closer
the the Vernal Equinox than the last Winter Solstice and the first
day of spring just over a month away, it's absolutely time to start
pulling out the spring stuff, and plan and dream about additions.
And remember a coat, of course. Transitional wardrobe time!
So, my spring planning and
purchasing began with a few pieces from the Prabal Gurung-Target
collaboration that hit stores last week. The Huz agreed with
surprisingly good grace to make the 7:15 (A.M. !) start time, play
chauffeur, and serve as cart and purse watcher.
As usual, our little old
country store got far fewer goodies than larger stores, but I found
what I wanted before all the late-but-better-rested ladies got there.
Besides more summery
pieces, I found a pretty floral print tee that worked just right with
a Cynthia Rowley silk scarf in an abstract print that I already had.
I love it when that happens! With jacket and colored jeans ...
Ta-da! A transitional ensemble!
Late as always, I'm
linking up with the adorable hostess Patti and all the amazing
presenters at Visible Monday!
Have a great spring
inspired Week!
***UDATE: THE VERY NEXT DAY...***
As I write, it is 34 degrees and snowing. So, perhaps not quite the day to banish any of my winter-wear to seasonal storage. Clearly, wishful thinking cannot have a demonstrable effect on the weather. But if I were a less enlightened climate observer, I would suspect that Mother Nature is telling me to cool my jets for a few more weeks. Just saying.
***UDATE: THE VERY NEXT DAY...***
As I write, it is 34 degrees and snowing. So, perhaps not quite the day to banish any of my winter-wear to seasonal storage. Clearly, wishful thinking cannot have a demonstrable effect on the weather. But if I were a less enlightened climate observer, I would suspect that Mother Nature is telling me to cool my jets for a few more weeks. Just saying.
